Mrs Jo Padmore, HR Officer
Jubilee House, Westgate, Southwell,
Nottinghamshire. NG25 0JH
Phone: 01636 817206
Jo.padmore@southwell.anglican.org
Application for the Post of:
Application Reference No
( to be completed by Diocesan Office) :
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It is important that this application form is completed by applicants. A Curriculum Vitae is not an acceptable substitute.
If the application form is completed and submitted electronically, a signed copy should also be sent by post.
As this form will be photocopied, please type or write in black ink or ballpoint pen.
Please return completed form to Jo Padmore at the above address and not to anyone else.
Please note that Part A will be separated from the remainder of the application form and will NOT form part of the short-listing
process.
The information given on the ‘Monitoring Sheet’ will also be separated and only used for monitoring purposes.
PART A - Personal Details
Surname
Forenames
(please underline the name you wish to be known by)
Title
Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Revd/Other
Address
Telephone Numbers
Home
Work
Mobile
Postcode
Date of Birth
Email
Please say how you learned about this post (if newspaper advertisement, please give name of paper):
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Please state whether there are any adjustments that you may require to enable you to fully participate in the
recruitment process eg wheelchair access.
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References
Please give the names and addresses (including email if possible) of three persons to whom we may
apply for references. At least two references should be from people who have a detailed up-to-date
knowledge of your work (eg your present employer). Please obtain their permission.
Please note that, for certain posts, a confidential reference will additionally be sought from your Diocesan or Area
Bishop.
We expect to take up references before the interview, unless you have indicated otherwise.
Are there any references which you would prefer not to be taken up before interview?
(If so, which ones?)
First reference:
Name
Address
Occupation
Email:
Second reference:
Name
Address
Occupation
Email:
Third reference:
Name
Address
Occupation
Email:
For Clergy applicants only:
Are your papers available from the Clergy Appointments Adviser?
Yes / No
Yes
/
No
Application
I declare that the information supplied by me in this application form and any accompanying papers or correspondence
concerning this appointment is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I agree to undergo a medical examination
at any time. I understand that any offer of employment will be subject to all references including Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) checks and medical proving satisfactory, and that all posts commence with a probationary period
of at least 6 months. For certain posts, any offer is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in which
case, if successful, you will be asked to complete a confidential questionnaire to enable this check to be carried out.
Signature ................................................................................................. Date ......................................
Eligibility of Work - should your application be successful, any offer made to you will be subject to the receipt of
satisfactory documentation providing your eligibility to work within the UK, as required by the Home Office. We
usually ask shortlisted applicants to bring the relevant documentation with them on the date of interview.
In accordance with the Data Protection obligations (as amended from time to time) I consent to Southwell and
Nottingham Diocese processing and continuing to process all personal data contained on this application form of which
I am the subject.
Forename
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Surname
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Date
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Signature
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What period of notice would you be required to give for your current post?
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When would you be able to take up this post?
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Application Reference No
( to be completed by Diocesan Office) :
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MONITORING SHEET (which will NOT form part of your Application)
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Southwell and Nottingham Diocese strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.
We welcome applications
Recruitment, selection and promotion procedures will be monitored to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted
and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.
Please note that this form is for Equal Opportunities monitoring only and will be not be seen by the short listing /
interview panel(s). It will not be used as part of the selection process.
Post applied for:
Gender:
Date:
Male
Female
Age:
Ethnicity
Please indicate your cultural / ethnic origins
The Categories listed below are those used on the National Census; if you prefer to use your own definition, please
tick ‘other’ and use the space provided.
Please tick the appropriate box
White (WH)
Irish (IR)
Black African (BA)
Black Caribbean (BC)
Black Other (BLO)
Black British (BB)
Indian (IN)
Pakistani (PA)
Bangladesh (BG)
Asian British (AB)
Chinese (CH)
Mixed Race (MR)
Other (please specify) ...................................................................................................................................................................
Application Reference No
PART B
( to be completed by Diocesan Office) :
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What professional / work / personal experience do you have that would equip
you for this post? Please make close reference to the Job Description when answering this question.
Name and address of
current and former
employers(s) or dioceses
in respect of clergy.
Positions / appointments
held in the past 10 years
together with dates
Salary (if
employed)
Résumé of duties and responsibilities and
reason for leaving
PART C - What academic / professional qualifications / training / interests do
you have that would equip you for this post?
Secondary Schools
Examinations Passed
University or College
Examinations Passed
Courses attended; Qualifications gained:
Current Membership of Professional bodies (please also state the appropriate designatory letters):
Do you hold a current full driving licence?
YES / NO
Do you have any points on your licence? If yes, how many?
Please tell us a little about your interests and hobbies.
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PART D
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Personal Statement in support of Application for this Post
Please state your reasons for applying for this post and in what ways you believe you match the Job Description (and
Person Specification, if provided), using illustrations where helpful. Please remember that we will not infer information,
so you need to demonstrate explicitly how you meet the selection criteria, drawing on gifts, skills, knowledge and
experience from your previous career, responsibilities held and relevant interests. What you write and how you write
it will help those making the appointment to build up a picture of you. You may also want to set out your thoughts
about how you will take forward some of the challenges and issues relevant to the post. Candidates who do not
demonstrate how they match the criteria will not be short-listed. You may continue this section on up to one further
A4 sheet of paper if necessary.